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This is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water "A learn-to-sail book with heart."-- WoodenBoat "A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages."-- Cruising World "Teaches sailing with flair and poetry."-- SAIL "A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and thorough."-- Sailing "Sits in a class by itself. Elegantly simple, encyclopedic in scope, and a delightful reference for any novice--with lots to offer intermediate sailors, too."-- Kalamazoo Gazette If you never sailed, sailed once, or have sailed for a lifetime, this book is perfect for beginners but deep enough content for those interested in going beyond basics. Revised and expanded to include racing and GPS navigation, The Complete Sailor is not just a how-to sail book, but a book that teaches you how to become a sailor. Inside you'll find: An all-in-one, comprehensive introduction to sailing Up-to-date information on techniques and approaches offered by the changing nature of the sport Exquisite pen-and-ink illustrations Topics include: Wind Sense; Working Winds; Getting Underway; The Boat; Rigging; Sails; Under Power; Rules of the Road; Anchoring; Ropework; Marlinspike Seamanship; Emergencies; Sea and Sky; Navigation; Racing; Trailering

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Publisher
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-10
0071749578
ISBN-13
9780071749572
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92887172

Product Key Features

Book Title
Complete Sailor, Second Edition
Author
David Seidman
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Boating, Sailing, General
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
13.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gv811.5
Edition Number
2
Reviews
SA real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages., A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages., eoeA real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages.e
Table of Content
Chapter 1. Wind Sense; Chapter 2. Working Winds; Chapter 3. Getting Underway; Chapter 4. The Boat; Chapter 5. Rigging; Chapter 6. Sails; Chapter 7. Under Power; Chapter 8. Rules of the Road; Chapter 9. Anchoring; Chapter 10. Ropework; Chapter 11. Marlinspike Seamanship; Chapter 12. Emergencies; Chapter 13. Sea and Sky; Chapter 14. Navigation; Chapter 15. Racing (NEW); Chapter 16. Trailering; Index
Copyright Date
2011
Lccn
2011-029668
Dewey Decimal
797.124
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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Very readable book on sailing
Best explaination of the wind that I've read.
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